Giovi, one of the original Las Vegas Tenors and a featured singer in "Bite" at the Stratosphere Hotel / Casino, performed a one-man show at a new venue, "View 215" last Sunday.

This writer, along with about 100 others, sat in awe as he sang one song after another (a total of 14), beginning with "For Once in My Life.
A two song medley, "Brother Can You Spare a Dime" and "Georgia" received a well deserved, standing ovation, as did most of his songs.

Jeanne Bavaro, who manages Mark along with dancer Jay Fagan and impressionist Bill Acosta, made sure everything went off without a hitch.

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I strongly recommend Mark Giovi, and I predict that this young man can go as far as he wants to in the world of showbiz.
He has the voice for any song and his desire is definitely strong.

Mark Giovi, who has been a part of the Las Vegas music scene for the past 10 years, heads back to his New Jersey roots, where he will have steady employment at a classy New York restaurant/club called EVR.
Although we didn't hear this directly from Mark, we were told that his main reason for "Leaving Las Vegas" is so that his young children can grow up around their extended family.
Last night, a Big Bash to bid a happy and sad farewell to Mark who has crossed generations bringing joy and inspiration to so many Las Vegans.
Mark has not let the fact he has cerebral palsy slow him down or divert him from his desire to be an entertainer.
During part of his time in Las Vegas, he contributed his talent and served as a spokesperson for Opportunity Village, a not-for-profit organization that serves people in the Southern Nevada community with intellectual disabilities.
Thursday night, Giovi's friends and fans gathered at the Italian American Club for an evening of great food, heartfelt toasts and lots of love and good wishes just days before he loads the family into the van and steers his career to Manhattan and the exclusive EVR club.
Management of the Italian American Club invited the entertainment community to participate in this tribute, requesting vocalists to bring their tracks of recorded music.
Giovi's is the story of the "small town boy makes good," but in his case, that small town is the Entertainment Capital of the World where he accumulated a performing resume that most would envy.
During his decade here, Mark was a member of the Las Vegas Tenors, performed for seven years as the lead in Bite at the Stratosphere, opened for comic Brad Garrett, and headlined at Sam's Town Live, the Las Vegas Hilton, Casa di Amore, Mandalay Bay's Foundation Room, performed on the Grammy Awards and much, much more.

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Harness, longing to twirl the drumsticks again, assembled a quartet of performers that included himself, guitar guru Keith Neal, musical director Ned Mills on keyboard and Giovi as host and vocalist.

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Eventually the band grew, adding Steve Poncar on saxophone and flute, and developed into a fraternity that some christened The Vegas Underground with Giovi as its founding Social Director.
Unofficial membership, as all memberships in the Vegas Underground are, extended to legendary Las Vegas headliner Frankie Scinta, Neil Diamond tribute artist Rob Garrett, Sinatra tribute artist Gary Anthony and others.
As host at the Tap House, Giovi excited audiences with his rock and roll, show and pop tunes; awed audiences with his booming Italian renditions of Beach Boy's and Moody Blues songs; brought audiences to tears with his operatic selections from Phantom and other dramatic shows.
For those on the East Coast, Mark Giovi should be performing in your part of the country within the next month.
Check with EVR, in the heart of Manhattan's Empire District, to learn Mark's show times and then check him out.
The club is located at 54 West 39th Street.
The phone number is (212) 997-3900.
Good luck Mark, wherever you go and whatever you do.